MapFan API

Map display (raster map)

You can obtain JavaScript-compatible map tile images (WMTS format) for use in a web browser, as well as static map images with customizable sizes.

Map display (vector map)

We deliver crisp maps in vector tile format, allowing for precise scaling and rotation. Customers can also customize map design elements such as colors and fonts.

*Separate application is required to use this service.

Icon/Shape Display

You can draw any image or shape on the map.

Switch map style
(Raster map)

You can switch between a variety of map styles that are provided as standard.

For other styles, please refer to the I/F specification.

Road traffic volume (vehicles and pedestrians)
[Paid option]

Provides traffic volumes by day of the week, day and time of day, and attribute ratios by gender and age for specified areas and roads. (*)
In addition to creating graphs using the acquired data, road geometry can also be acquired and superimposed on a map.
Traffic volumes are provided separately for each direction of travel (upper and lower lines). (*)
(*) "Daily" and "by direction of travel" traffic volumes are not provided for pedestrians.

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  Car traffic

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  Pedestrian traffic

Route search

You can search for routes by car.

Vehicle-specific regulations considered
Route search

You can search for routes that avoid those that are impassable for certain vehicle types.
*Target roads:
National roads, prefectural roads, and other roads throughout Japan
*The Tokyo-Nagoya-Osaka area includes narrow streets.
*Applicable regulations:

• Maximum width, height, and weight limits
• Road Closed to Vehicles Carrying Hazardous Materials
• Road closure for large freight vehicles, etc.
• Road closure for large passenger vehicles, etc.
• Road closure for cargo vehicles exceeding a certain maximum load capacity.
• Prohibition of proceeding outside the designated direction, one-way street

*This applies to vehicles that meet the requirements for large vehicles.

Route search with elevation values
[Paid option]

You can obtain route search results with elevation values added to the route's shape points.

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Pedestrian route search

You can search for pedestrian routes.

VICS traffic congestion consideration
Route search
[Paid option]

By taking VICS traffic information into account, you can search for the fastest route to your destination.

Patrol route search

You can specify your starting point, destination, and multiple intermediate stops to search for the most efficient route.
You can specify up to 30 intermediate stops.

Within the designated area
Route search

You can specify an area and search for a route that only passes through that area.

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Avoid designated area
Route search

You can specify an area and search for a route that avoids that area.

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Multiple Route Search

You can retrieve routes with multiple conditions, such as standard, toll avoidance, and distance priority, all at once.
Furthermore, it is possible to retrieve data for multiple routes under the same conditions all at once.

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Obtain surrounding road information

This software retrieves road information (road name, road type, passability, width, intersection name, presence of traffic lights, etc.) for both public and toll roads around the specified latitude and longitude.
Since it can also obtain the latitude and longitude of the road closest to the specified latitude and longitude, it can also be used as a simple road matching function.

Map Matching

Each API request corrects the road network by adding the latitude and longitude data of 1,000 vehicles acquired from GPS devices. Attribute information for matched roads can also be obtained.

• Road type, toll road, motorway
• Bridges, elevated structures, tunnels, railway crossings, underpasses, and areas prone to flooding.
• Road name, speed limit, number of lanes, road width code, Zone 30
• Intersection name, traffic light, stop sign
• Traffic regulations for regular cars (no entry, one-way streets, no right/left turns, no U-turns, etc.)

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  Latitude and longitude obtained by GPS

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  Map matching results

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  Road information such as speed limits, traffic lights, and stop signs can also be obtained.

*Separate application is required to use this service.

Route matrix

With a single API request, you can retrieve travel time and distance data for up to 50 origin and destination points, and up to 2,500 routes, all at once.

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  Example of execution using the same departure and destination lists.

Address Search

You can search for the latitude and longitude information of a location based on an address string.

*If you use the additional 'Duplicate Option', you can also save the API output results.

Address reverse lookup

You can search for address information, including town, district, and house number, based on latitude and longitude.

*If you use the additional 'Duplicate Option', you can also save the API output results.

Address Hierarchy Search

Address information can be searched hierarchically by prefecture, city, town, and street.

Spot search

You can search for spot information (facility information) from a string of text.
In addition to basic information such as the facility's latitude, longitude, and address, it is possible to obtain information such as the optimal latitude and longitude for guiding visitors to the facility, including parking lots, as well as information on ancillary facilities and services such as business hours and ATM availability, and ancillary facilities and services for trucks, such as whether large vehicles can be parked (*).

*The "Output of Ancillary Equipment and Services for Trucks" feature is an optional service.

• Availability of bathing facilities/showers
• Can large vehicles be refueled?
• Do you carry AdBlue®?
• Parking availability for large vehicles

You can also search the data in "MapFan Directory," a more comprehensive telephone directory database.

Search for nearby spots

You can search for nearby spots (facility information) using latitude and longitude.
You can obtain the same information as with "Spot Search".

Postal code search

You can search for the corresponding address information using the postal code.

Station Search

You can search for information about a station by searching for the station name string.

Search for the nearest station

You can search for the nearest station using latitude and longitude.

Station hierarchy search

You can search for station information hierarchically, including railway company and line name.

Future Information Related Search
[Paid option]

Based on our independently acquired information on changes to facilities, you can check information about changes to schools, commercial facilities, public facilities, etc., up to three years in advance, such as "new construction" or "demolition."
*Using the "Future Information Surroundings Search" feature is optional.